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Feature

Stewardship code gives shareholders a say over pay

The new stewardship code is giving shareholders a louder voice. Does this mean FDs will face boardroom battles over bonuses?

27 Oct 2010

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Analysis

Wolseley's Switzerland move leads to redomiciling debate

In these tough times, should finance directors reconsider the redomiciling argument?

25 Oct 2010

Opinion

Corporate Governance: Do non-audit services create a conflict of interest?

The hand-wringing over audit firms undertaking non-audit work for clients is unwarranted, say FDs

22 Feb 2010

Analysis

Corporate governance shake-up: Investors called to action

Shareholders will have to get involved in an overhaul of corporate governance – and that includes holding boards to account.

05 Jul 2009

Analysis

Shot with the stupid gun: was Darling just playing to the gallery when he taxed rich people's pensions?

Slapping even more tax on rich people’s pensions is going to result in less revenue for the Treasury, not more. The Chancellor is taking careful aim at both feet and pulling the trigger.

25 May 2009

Analysis

SEC issues statement clarifying 'fair value'

Fair value accounting is under increasing pressure as losses on writedowns tighten the credit markets further

27 Oct 2008

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Financial Director Summit 2012

The Financial Director Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform in which to share, compare and contrast experiences whilst learning and networking with peers

Latest Opinion

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Markets are too addicted to repeated doses of cheap cash

Large injections of liquidity by the major central banks have played a key role in underpinning recent bouts of optimism, but danger is still lurking in the shadows

Latest Analysis

Practical implications of a GAAR

The lack of certainty may inhibit many arrangements which are currently felt to be part of everyday planning, writes Owen Clutton

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

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